Margaret Honey

In the following viewpoint Margaret Honey asserts that computer software, Internet access, and other educational technologies have improved the quality of education. According to Honey, these technologies strengthen language, math, and science skills. She also contends that the Internet gives teachers and students access to important historic and scientific material. Honey concludes that government research and funding can help ensure that educational technology remains effective. Honey is a vice president at the Educational Development Center, a not-for-profit organization that researches and develops educational technology. This viewpoint was originally given as testimony before a Senate subcommittee.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to Honey, which two collections have been digitized and placed on the web?
2. What five factors are required in order for educational technology to be effective, in the author's view?
3. What percentage of educational...